According to this short article, since a true alcohol allergy is very uncommon, you might be having an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients in wine or beer.

Alcohol flush reaction is not due to an alcohol allergy, but an altered enzyme common in many Asian populations. Learn more with this Wikipedia entry.

Think your funny reaction to alcohol is an alcohol allergy? Maybe it's an interaction, with one of your medications. Before you take another sip, check out this long list of drug interactions.

Although not related to an alcohol allergy, alcohol and antidepressants, especially a class called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), do not mix. Read this Q & A to find out why.

You've always heard that you shouldn't drink while taking medications. This article explains how alcohol reacts with certain drugs and may cause effects worse than any alcohol allergy.

While many people have adverse reactions to alcohol, it may not mean they have an alcohol allergy. Learn about alcohol intolerance v true allergy.

Getting a headache after drinking red wine is not likely due to an alcohol allergy. No one is quite sure what causes a red wine headache, but this article examines the suspects.

Scientists study the role of the genes responsible for lower rates of alcohol use and alcoholism in persons of Asian descent in this technical article.

It may not be an alcohol allergy. Read about sulfite allergies and get a great list of sulfite containing foods and medications to watch out for.

Not sure if you have an alcohol allergy? Maybe it's an allergy to sulfites, barley or hops. Your doctor will be able to tell with an allergy test, like the one in this video.

Think you are particularly sensitive to alcohol, or that you have an alcohol allergy? Maybe it's more like an alcohol problem. Find out if Alcoholics Anonymous is right for you.

Acetaldehyde, a breakdown product of alcohol, is actually the culprit behind alcohol flush reaction and some alleged alcohol allergies. Check out its role in an anti-drinking medication.